15th The King's Hussars
The 15th The King's Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army. First raised in 1759, it saw service over two centuries, including the First World War, before being amalgamated with the 19th Royal Hussars into the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars in 1922.
| 15th The King's Hussars | |
|---|---|
Badge of 15th The King's Hussars | |
| Active | 1759–1922 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1922) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Eliott's Light Horse The Tabs |
| Motto(s) | Merebimur (We shall be Worthy) (Latin) |
| Colours | Blue - Yellow - Red and Blue |
| Anniversaries | Sahagún Day (21 December) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield Lieutenant General James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan General Lord Robert Manners |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | NCOs - Royal Crest |
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